HYDERABAD: A rigorous enforcement initiative, combined with the current one-time settlement (OTS) scheme, has led to a remarkable increase in property tax collections across three municipal corporations in the core urban area of Telangana, with revenues exceeding Rs 100 crore in a single day.
Prior to last week, daily collections ranged from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore. However, in recent days, there has been a substantial surge, with collections reaching Rs 20 crore on Sunday, Rs 50 crore on Monday, and over Rs 100 crore on Tuesday, bringing total collections to around Rs 2,500 crore.
Officials attribute this increase to a comprehensive enforcement strategy that includes sealing high-value commercial properties, issuing notices, and intensified outreach efforts.
“We’ve seen a significant rise in property tax collections in just one week. Strategies such as sealing commercial buildings, door-to-door campaigns, and targeted SMS alerts have vastly improved compliance,” stated a senior revenue official from GHMC.
The upward trend is anticipated to continue, with municipal authorities forecasting daily collections of nearly Rs 120 crore in the upcoming week.
In the meantime, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has urged residents to take advantage of the early bird scheme by paying their property tax in advance for the 2026-27 financial year. “Taxpayers who pay their full property tax in April will receive a 5% rebate,” he mentioned.
Please note that this rebate is only applicable to advance payments for the 2026-27 fiscal year and not to any outstanding dues from previous years; property owners are encouraged to pay early to benefit.
